A tragic power surge incident has claimed the lives of
three people, including a toddler and a 10-year-old girl, in Manchok, Kaura
Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Residents revealed that the ???? occurred on Saturday,
March 21, after a high-tension cable reportedly snapped and fell onto
lower-voltage lines supplying electricity to homes. This triggered a dangerous
surge of electricity across the community.
One of the victims, a two-year-old boy, was
electrocuted after touching a phone charger plugged into a socket shortly after
power was restored.
A 10-year-old girl also lost her life after coming
into contact with an iron pole while trying to adjust clothes spread out to
dry.
The third victim, identified as Rilwanu Musa, a
driver, was reportedly electrocuted while ironing his clothes during the surge.
Confirming the incident, the Secretary of Kaura Local
Government Council, Haruja Pius, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and
extended condolences to the affected families.
Speaking during a visit to the Primary Healthcare
Centre in Manchok, he also conveyed sympathies on behalf of the council
chairman, Sankyai Obadiah.
“This kind of loss is hard to bear. You are with your
child, healthy and sound, and the next minute he is gone. May God give you the
strength to bear this immeasurable loss,” he said.
The heartbreaking incident highlights the dangers of
faulty electrical infrastructure and the urgent need for improved safety
measures in residential areas.
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